Anyone who knows me knows that Cruising is my favorite way to holiday, and having nearly 60 under my belt now I think that says it all. One of my favorite things about cruising is the food and trying different restaurants onboard. I know all the food is included and some people may think its a waste paying for speciality restaurant, but its always nice to have a treat. Not being a massive red meat eater I do like to try a steak while Im away as its not something I eat a lot of at home.
I have eaten in Chops Grill on a few of the Royal Caribbean ships and I have to say the filet mignon (which I always go for) has always been amazing. They serve a “Petite Filet Mignon 6oz and also 9oz but I have always gone for the smaller option so that I can enjoy the sides that you can order. Its great to be able to order a few of these to share and this is what they have to offer:
Gruyere Cheese Tater Tots – Creamed Spinach – Grilled Jumbo Asparagus – French Fries – Truffled Corn – Roasted Mushrooms – mashed Potatoes – Salt baked Potato – Sauteed Spinach.
Wonderland on Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas has to be one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. As the title says it it like being in Alice in Wonderland with waiters dressed up and even the Mad Hatter coming around the tables. This was no ordinary Menu and features different flavours, textures colours and portion sizes. Here is my husband wearing one of the waiters jackets!
Here is a sample Menu:
Baby Vegetables in the Garden / soil / pebbles
Liquid Manzanilla Olive / herb oil
Chilled Sweet Pea Soup / rosemary bacon espuma / white bacon powder
Roasted Baby Beets / Sriracha yogurt
Life in the Ocean / assorted sea jewels
Gazpacho Cones / cilantro / avocado mousse
Hot and Cold Soup of Corn / licorice basil
Sashimi of Red and White Tuna / burnt scallion
Smoked Salmon Eggs / crispy phyllo
Duck Liver Beignet / liquid
Crispy Tempura Kim Chee Leaves / spicy mayo
Naan Bread Tacos / pork belly / kecap manis
Tempura Salmon Caviar / remoulade
Liquid Lobster / bone marrow / caviar
Slow-Cooked Halibut / jura wine emulsion
Scallop Turban / sauce normande
Truffled Egg in the Shell / toasted brioche
Terroir Beef / river stone potatoes / roasted garlic
Buffalo Pork Shank / celery / Roquefort cheese
Chicken and the Egg / wild mushrooms / vermouth
Arctic Equator Chocolate / lava / nitrogen crush
Citrus Mochi Clouds / mochi / grapefruit curd / spearmint cotton candy
The English Box / toffee caramel bread pudding / white olive ice cream
Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta / peanut butter feuilletine / espresso air
Nitro Fruits / flash-frozen fruit / Greek yogurt sorbet / wildflower honey ice cream
Butchers Cut on MSC Meraviglia also gave Chops Grill a run for its money and the Filet Mignon was equally as good. In fact we enjoyed it that much we did go again and I enjoyed a Surf and Turf the second time. With a cover charge of 39 Euros it was definately worth it.
Another favorite of mine is Quisine on Celebrity Eclipse. You are taken on a Culinary Journey starting with ordering your food on an IPad. Again you can order food to share and with 4 or 5 courses thare is a lot to chose from between you. We made the mistake of ordering the meatballs which came out after already having 3 courses and were the size of apples not your usual small ones. I hasten to say they didnt all get eaten as we had to leave room for desert.
Here is a sample menu:
Fresh Market Salad with Arugula, Radicchio, Frisée, Watercress, Spinach, Pomegranate Emulsion, Crispy Goat Cheese Crumble
Baby Back Spring Rolls with Chipotle Coleslaw & White Truffle BBQ Sauce
Vegetable Mélange with Cilantro, Chipotle Coleslaw, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Chilled Soup: Celery Root, Green Pea, Tomato Basil
Hot Soufflé: Crab+Asparagus, Lobster+Yellow Corn, Cheddar Cheese
Patlican Salata
Mixed Olives
Tzatziki
Eggplant Imam Biyaldi
Tabbouleh
Hummus
Chicken Kofta
Zathaar Lamb Chops
Kibbeh
Mediterranean Chili
Falafel
Goat Cheese Cigars
Carrot-Cardamom
Green Pea-Mint
Broccoli-Cheddar
Sweet Potato-Raisin
Spinach-Garlic
Cauliflower-Apple
Parsnip-Shallot
Potato-Truffle
Eggplant-Tomato & Olive
Nigiri Sushi, Soy Center, Wasabi Mayo & Pickled Ginger-Radish Salad
Chicken Tikka Masala
Rogan Josh
Palak Paneer
Malai Kofte
Chole
Veggie Samousa
Shrimp Vindaloo
Filet Mignon with palatable pleasers
Alaskan King Crab, Sweet Yellow Corn & Scallions, Kataifi with Old-Bay Lobster Sauce
Bouillon Poached Tiger Shrimp, Avocado, Tomato & Celery, with Cocktail Aioli and Crunchy Toppings
Salmon “Cataplana Style” with Saffron Broth, Tomato Ravioli, Chorizo, Garlic Confit, Fennel & Leeks
Skewered Tender Chicken, Garlic & Spices with Vegetables, Yellow Rice-Pilaf & Tooni Sauce
Grilled Angus Beef Patties, Aged Wisconsin Cheddar, “Qsine Slider Sauce”, Brioche Buns & Garnishes
Black Angus Sirloin Steak, Unordinary Tacos, Caramelized Onion-Poblano & Mortar Pestle Guacamole
Kobe with Cheddar & Marinara Sauce
Veal with Mushrooms & Marsala Sauce
Turkey with Cranberry & Sage Gravy
Tiger Shrimp & Bay Scallops with Lemon Juice, Tequila, Cilantro, Tomato & Jalapeño Oi
Salmon with Yuzu Citrus, Cucumber, Vodka & Basil
Sea Bass with Lime, Red Onion, Choclo, Avocado & EXVOO
Gaufrettes
French Fries
Sweet Potato Strings
Vegetable Chips
Potato Croquettes
Spicy Parsnip Crisps with “Squeezable Sauces”
Orange Chicken
Beef & Pepper in Black Bean Sauce
Sweet & Sour Pork
Sticky Rice with Dipping Sauces
Lobster & Escargot Fritters with Parsley-Garlic Butter Sauce
Boddingtons Battered Codfish & Chips, Malt Vinegar or Aioli
On Celebrity Edge earlier this year when we had an evening and lunch at the Roof Top Garden.
This is a lovely El Fresco dining experience situated in a corner of the Roof Top Garden and very much like a Barbecue Grill Restaurant where you can see all the food being cooked freshly in front of you. Here is a sample menu:
SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
Dry Rub or Spicy Buffalo
TRAIN WRECK FRIES
Bacon, Scallions, Four Cheeses, Hot Peppers, Ranch Dressing
PULLED PORK SLIDER TRIO
House Pickle, Tangy Carolina Style BBQ, Crispy Onions
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB CHILI
Blended Spices and Roasted Chilies
MADE TO ORDER CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, Toasted Croutons, Aged Parmesan
BUILD YOUR OWN ‘CHOP CHOP’ SALAD
Seasonal Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes, Radish, Garbanzo Beans, Haricot Vert, Olives, Mustard Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinairgrette, Creamy Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Dressing
CAPRESE SALAD
Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Reduction
SEAFOOD KABOB
Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon, Peppers, Onions with Lemon Pepper
ROOFTOP BEER BURGER
8 oz Grilled Beef Patty, Beer Battered Onion, Porter BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar, Brioche
GRILLED SKIRT PEPPER STEAK
Served with Roasted Potatoes, Creamy Pepper Jus and Asparagus
GRILLED BRATWURST
Cheddar Bun, Grainy Mustard, Sautéed Onions, Relish
FOUR CHEESE BIANCO
Asiago, Aged Parmesan, Fontina, Buffalo Mozzarella
MARGHERITA
Slow Roasted Tomato, Smoked Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
PROSCIUTTO
Herb Ricotta, Prosciutto, Arugula, Shaved Asiago, Pine Nuts
SALCHICHA
Fennel Sausage, Charred Broccoli Rabe, Mozzarella, Pepperoncino
HICKORY SMOKED BRISKET
Mustard-Vinegar Slaw, Carolina Sauce
MESQUITE BABY BACK RIBS
1/2 Rack or Full, Dry or Wet, Served with Cast Iron Jalapeño Corn Bread
BBQ GRILLED HALF CHICKEN
Slow Roasted with House BBQ Sauce, Bacon Mac n Cheese
GRILLED BRANZINO
Fresh Lemon, Thyme, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Spinach
MAC AND CHEESE
GOURMET BAKED BEANS
BAKED POTATO
DIRTY RICE
CREAM CORN
The latest ship I have been on was Azamara Quest for 3 nights where we were trated to dinner in Prime C where the food and service was second to none. As there were a group of us they brought out every side on the menu for us to share with our meals.Bet you can guess what i went for?
This is just a few of my favourite Restaurants at Sea. Whats your favourite?
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